OBITUARY LISTING
Calvin James Kendrick
Jun 9, 2025
Calvin James “Blue” Kendrick was born October 23, 1961,to Gene Curtis Weatherington of Brinson, Georgia, and Eva Mae Snell-Gordon of Bainbridge, Georgia. Blue was a native and lifelong resident of Bainbridge.
Calvin accepted CHRIST as his SAVIOR. He was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Brinson, Georgia, under the leadership of Pastor Cleveland Sanders.
Calvin and Brenda were joined in...
Rev. Mary Isom Groomes
May 19, 2025
Mary was saved at an early age during a revival service, where she joined Live Oak African Methodist Episcopal Church under the pastorate of her father Reverend Isom. She was called into the Ministry early in life and pastored several churches in Southwest Georgia: Mt. Olive AME (Attapulgus), Oak Grove AME (Camilla), Wesley Shorter AME (Ochlocknee), Mt. Pisgah AME (Jakin),...
Annie L. Dawson
May 14, 2025
A Time to Be Born: Annie Lee Dawson was born October 19, 1943, in Hilton, Georgia, to Allie Mae Dawson and James C. Green.
A Time To Plant: Raised in Attapulgus, Georgia, she accepted CHRIST as her SAVIOR and became a baptized member of Second Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church.
A Time To Be Educated: Annie was educated in Attapulgus at Mount...
Gloria Ann Johnson
Apr 30, 2025
Gloria A. Johnson was born in Donalsonville, Georgia, on December 20, 1948. She was the daughter of the late Reverend Alfred L. Johnson and Sister Vivian H. Johnson.
She was a member of Saint John Church of Seminole County. Gloria received her education at Harper Academy in New York City, New York. She worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor at the...
John A. Stephens
Apr 25, 2025
John Arthur Stephens, born September 7, 1957, in Decatur County, Georgia, was the firstborn son of the late Albert and Bessie Mae Stephens. He enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from Bainbridge High School in 1975. Following his military service, he was employed at BASF (formerly Engelhard) for approximately 30 years.
As a youth, John was baptized at St....
Earnest Eugene Lee
Apr 12, 2025
Name: Earnest Eugene Lee
Birth: June 14, 1953, Bainbridge, Georgia
Mother: The Late Emma Lee Bouie
Education: Graduate, Hutto High School, 1973
Military Service: United States Navy,enlisted 1973, served six years
Demise: April 12, 2025, Bainbridge, Georgia
Sisters: The Late Betty Lee, The Late Senella Stevenson
Nephews: Michael Lee, Timothy Lee (Caron), Derrick Lee Jr., Carl Bouie
Niece: Carolyn Walden
Great Nephews: T. J. Lee, Michael Lee Jr.
Great Nieces:...
Anthis L. Rogers
Apr 2, 2025
Anthis Laquantin Rogers, better known as “Quint”, was born on October 8, 1994, in Bainbridge, Georgia. He was birthed to Laquantae Harrell and Giordano Rogers.
Quint accepted CHRIST at a young age and remained a faithful servant throughout his life. He was a member of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church #2 and served as a Junior Usher.
He graduated Bainbridge High School...
Roy Glenn Washington
Apr 2, 2025
Roy Glenn Washington, 76, of McDonough, Georgia, triumphantly transcended this life on April 2, 2025, peacefully passing through death to eternal life, surrounded by his loving family and close friends.
Born on November 4, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Roosevelt and LouElla Washington, Roy was one of five siblings. He is survived by his brother Thomas (Gloria) Washington of...
Thomas Edward Brenton Sr.
Mar 28, 2025
Mr. Thomas Edward Brenton Sr. , also known as “Fat Thomas”
In Ecclesiastes 3:2, it states that there’s...
A Time to Be Born: Born August 6, 1936, in Bainbridge, Georgia, he was the only child of Mrs. Fannie Mae Donaldson Odom.
A Time to Die: After a courageous battle with an illness, he departed his earthly life on Friday, March 28, 2025.
A Time...
Joyce L. Johnson
Mar 16, 2025
Joyce was preceded in death by her mother Mattie Mae Hodge, father Edward Jackson, two grandkids Faith Moore and Baby Griffin, and three sisters Linda Jackson, Gwendolyn Jackson and Severly Hodges.
She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter Lesley Griffin (Tracy Anderson); two sons Mathew Jackson and Ezekiel Johnson; eight grandkids Alexa Griffin, Gabrielle Griffin, Eddie Moore Jr., Dontavious Moore,...
Reuben Wilson
Mar 3, 2025
Reuben Wilson was born February 8, 1959, in Seminole County, Georgia, to the late Mr. Willie C. and Mrs. Clissie Wilson. He was raised by his maternal grandmother, the late Ozell Graham.
Reuben departed his earthly life on Monday, March 3, 2025, at his home in Bainbridge, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brother Willie C. Wilson Jr. and...
Santray L. Davis
Feb 18, 2025
Santray L. Davis Sr. was a fiancé, father, grandfather, cousin and friend. He was born in Bainbridge, Georgia, on November 30, 1978, to Amos Jackson and Jeanette Bryant.
He attended the Decatur County Public School System in Bainbridge and later received a degree in Culinary Arts. He started a career at Corner Stone Construction Company.
Santray found CHRIST in April 2023, when...
Willie F. Wade
Feb 16, 2025
Willie Frank Wade was born September 5, 1948, in Quincy, Florida. He was the beloved son of the late Mr. LeeThaniel Wade and Mrs. Bessie Brown Wade. He was 76 years old.
Willie, affectionately known as “Goat”, was educated in the Decatur County Public School System. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the U. S. Army (1961-1970); he was...
Frank "Buddy" Manuel Jr.
Feb 14, 2025
Mr. Frank L. Manuel Jr. was born on December 6, 1959, in Decatur County, Georgia, to the late Mr. Frank and Mrs. Bennie Mae Manuel. He departed his earthly life on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Bainbridge Memorial Hospital in Bainbridge, Georgia.
At an early age, Frank accepted CHRIST as his SAVIOR and became a member of Nelson Chapel African Methodist...
Ruby L. Samuel
Feb 9, 2025
Ruby Lee Samuel was born on January 16, 1939, in Vidalia, Georgia, to the late Tillie May Vann. She was educated in the Decatur County School System.
Early in life, she met Ozell Samuel, and the two were joined in Holy Matrimony. To their union were born eight children.
A longtime faithful servant of THE LORD, she had a zest for life....
Virginia Edwards
Feb 6, 2025
Virginia Edwards, affectionately known as “Sam”, was born December 8, 1952, to the late Namion and Agnes Edwards of Bainbridge, Georgia. She was a lifelong resident of Bainbridge. Virginia accepted CHRIST as her SAVIOR. She was a member of Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church of Fowlstown, Georgia.
Sam departed her earthly life on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital...


